Kids Korner: Oct. 10 to 17, 2024

PROGRAMS

First Steps in Nature

Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown continues its First Steps in Nature series for ages 2 to 4 on Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m. with hands-on exciting activities, crafts, stories and much more. Children will gain a greater appreciation of nature and wildlife while having fun. $20 per child. To register, visit www.sweetbriarnc.org. 631-979-6344

Fairy Garden Workshop

Benner’s Farm, 56 Gnarled Hollow Road, East Setauket presents a Fairy Garden Workshop for ages 4 to 10 on Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon. Children will build their own fairy garden using natural materials found on the farm. $40 per child. To register, call 631-689-8172.

Art in the Barn

Walt Whitman Birthplace, Huntington Station continues its Art in Barn series on Oct 12 at 11:30 a.m. Learn about Picasso’s Rooster and make a cubist collage of your favorite animal. For children in Pre K through 3rd grade with parent/guardian. $25 child and guardian, $20 second child. Register at www.waltwhitman.org.

Second Saturdays in the Studio

Long Island Museum, 1200 Route 25A, Stony Brook continues its Second Saturdays in the Studio and Gallery on Oct. 12 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Families are invited to join educators in the studio and participate in a hands-on activity or art project inspired by exhibitions on view. No registration is required. All supplies provided. Children under 16 must have an adult with them. The event is free with admission. 631-751-0066

Teddy Bear Clinic

Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson hosts a Teddy Bear Clinic on Oct. 13 from noon to 4 p.m. Bring in your favorite teddy bear for a check-up and learn about health and wellness in a fun and interactive way. Stony Brook University Nursing Department will be on hand to help you check your teddy’s vital signs, give them a vaccine shot, learn to bandage boo-boos, check mental health, and promote body positivity and good nutrition. This event is free with admission to the museum. 631-331-3277

Fall Kids Art Activity

Celebrate fall at the Heckscher Museum of Art, 2 Prime Ave., Huntington during the Long Island Fall Festival on Oct. 13 from noon to  5 p.m. Kids of all ages are invited to join the staff on the terrace to create a fun fall-themed art activity. Free. 631-380-3230

Science, Fun, and Spooky STEM!

Prepare for a hair-raising adventure with a Spooky STEM Discovery Day at the Long Island Explorium, 101 E. Broadway, Port Jefferson on Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon. This Halloween-themed event adds a thrilling twist to chemistry experiments. Costumes encouraged. For children in Grades 2 to 5. $40 per child. Register at www.longislandexplorium.org.

Story & Craft with Nana Carol

The Next Chapter bookstore, 204 New York Ave., Huntington hosts a Story and Craft event with Nana Carol on Oct. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Free. No registration required. Appropriate for ages 0-4. 631-482-5008

Treasure Hunt

Go on a treasure hunt at the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor on Oct. 14 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Explore the grounds of the hatchery with your wits and your map to figure out the riddles and find the treasure. Free with admission fee of $7 adults, $5 children ages 3 to 12.  516-692-6768

Fall Fun Day at the Library

Emma Clark Library, 120 Main St., Setauket hosts a Fall Fun Day on Oct. 14. Drop by anytime between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m for fall crafts, games and activities. For families with children up to Grade 6. No registration required. Questions? Email [email protected]

Creatures of the Night

Join Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown for a “not so dark” kid friendly Creatures of the Night event on Oct. 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Meet nighttime animals, hear a story about some nocturnal animals, and take a short walk in the woods through a lighted pumpkin trail to see where creatures of the night make their homes. Bring a picnic blanket. Event will be moved inside if it rains. Cost is $20 per child, $10 per adult. Register at www.sweetbriarnc.org.

THEATER

‘Rapunzel’

The John W. Engeman Theater, 250 Main St., Northport presents Rapunzel: A Tangled Fairytale from Sept. 28 to Oct. 27. Rapunzel’s sixteenth birthday has come, meaning that she’ll be able to see the outside world for the first time, just as her “mother” promised. Scared to let her go, though, the witch reneges. Lucky for Rapunzel a young Prince happens across her tower. Before the Prince and Rapunzel have their inevitable “happily ever after,” though, they’re going to have to face the wrath of the witch and a few other hilarious obstacles. All seats are $20. To order, call 631-261-2900 or visit engemantheater.com.

Halloween Princess Party

You’re invited to a special Halloween Princess Party at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center, 2 East Main St., Smithtown on Oct. 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. and Oct. 20 and 27 at 11 a.m. Learn about Halloween traditions from different kingdoms and meet new friends. Costumes encouraged at this royal trick-or-treat! Tickets are $16. To order, visit www.smithtownpac.org or call 1-800-595-4849.

‘A Kooky Spooky Halloween’

Theatre Three, 412 Main St., Port Jefferson continues its children’s theatre season with A Kooky Spooky Halloween from Oct. 5 to 19 with a sensory sensitive performance on Oct. 6 at 11 a.m. Recently graduated spirit Abner Perkins is assigned to the Aberdeen Boarding House — known for its spectral sightings and terrific toast. Here, Abner finds himself cast into a company of its wacky residents. When his secret is revealed, he is forced to leave his haunted home and set-off on a quest with his newly found friends.  Hilarious hijinks and a message of cooperation highlight this delightful musical for the entire family. All seats are $12. To order, call 631-928-9100 or visit www.theatrethree.com.

FILM

‘Hocus Pocus’

The Cinema Arts Centre, 423 Park Ave., Huntington continues its Cinema for Kids series with a screening of Hocus Pocus on Oct. 13 at noon. Teenager Max Dennison accidentally frees a coven of evil witches. Now, with the help of a magical cat, sister Dani and new friend Allison, he must steal the witches’ book of spells to stop them from becoming immortal.Tickets are $5 children, $13 adults. www.cinemaartscentre.org

Disney ‘Encanto’ Sing-Along

Stony Brook University’s Staller Center for the Arts, 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook presents Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert on the Main Stage on Oct. 14 at 4 p.m. Experience the film while singing along with its chart-topping hits, performed by the live band, “Banda de la Casita.” Tickets range from $16 to $41. To order, call 631-632-2787 or visit www.stallercenter.com.